Athens weather in February
Athens in February averages 11°C (51°F), 46 mm of rain and 5.2 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Athens, February is the second coldest, the fourth wettest and the fourth dullest.
- Average temp
- 11°C (51°F)
7–14°C · 45–57°F
- Rainfall
- 46 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 5.2 h
hours per day
What is Athens like in February?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Athens in February?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 7°C (45°F).
February compared with January and March
February in Athens is about the same temperature as January and 13 mm drier than it, which averages 10°C (50°F).
February in Athens is 2.4°C cooler than March and about as wet as it, which averages 13°C (55°F).
Daylight in Athens in February
On 15 February the sun is up for 10 hours 47 minutes in Athens, rising about 07:15 and setting about 18:03 local time.
February ends 1 hour 1 minute longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 4 hours short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Athens
Dates are a starting point for February.
Travel guides for Athens
What to read before you book.
Athens weather by month
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How February compares with the rest of the year
February is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C / 50°F | 59 mm |
| February | 11°C / 51°F | 46 mm |
| March | 13°C / 55°F | 41 mm |
| April | 17°C / 62°F | 31 mm |
| May | 22°C / 71°F | 19 mm |
| June | 27°C / 80°F | 7 mm |
| July | 29°C / 85°F | 7 mm |
| August | 29°C / 85°F | 6 mm |
| September | 25°C / 77°F | 24 mm |
| October | 20°C / 69°F | 39 mm |
| November | 16°C / 60°F | 74 mm |
| December | 12°C / 53°F | 86 mm |
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FAQs about Athens in February
February climate averages for Athens, 1991–2020.
Athens averages 11°C (51°F) in February, ranging from about 7°C (45°F) at night to 14°C (57°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. February sees only about 46 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. February averages 11°C (51°F) against 13°C (55°F) in March — 2.4°C cooler.
February is about as warm as January, and 13 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; February sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 5.2 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what February is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 47 minutes of daylight in mid-February, against 14 hours 47 minutes in June and 9 hours 33 minutes in December.
On 15 February, sunrise is about 07:15 and sunset about 18:03 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 1 minute longer than it starts.
